TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Georgetown, Illinois
Antler Shop Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Georgetown, Illinois, owned and operated by licensed taxidermist Gary Wilford.
The studio focuses on trophy mounts for whitetail deer, North American big game, and many African and exotic species, serving both local and traveling hunters.
You can visit the showroom to see a range of completed specimens and discuss options for your own trophies, including shipping for out-of-state clients.
The shop primarily works on big game, including North American species as well as African and exotic animals.
Gary opened Antler Shop Taxidermy in 1989 and brings over four decades of experience in East Central Illinois as a professional naturalist and wildlife biologist with a degree in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan.
He applies his field experience as a dedicated big game hunter and his biological training to produce anatomically informed, professional trophy work.
No specific pricing is listed, so you should contact the shop directly for current quotes and details.
While exact turnaround times are not stated, out-of-state hunters can leave trophies to be mounted and shipped to them when completed.
Reviewers describe the taxidermy work as fantastic and high-quality, especially on deer trophies.
Customers highlight very friendly, kind service and appreciate that Gary explains the taxidermy process and shows them around the shop, though one reviewer noted difficulty finding the shop open.
Reviews do not provide clear feedback on turnaround times or scheduling reliability, and shop hours may not always be obvious from the street.
Antler Shop Taxidermy is located at 609 S. Kennedy Dr. in Georgetown, Illinois, serving hunters from East Central Illinois and visiting sportsmen from other states.
You should call or visit the studio to review examples in the showroom, confirm hours, and arrange drop-off or shipping for your next big game trophy.
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